The Citizen, 2012-07-12, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012. PAGE 7.Council waives hawker, peddler fees for BuskerfestAs part of the upcomingCampvention event being hosted at the Blyth Campground, the BlythBusiness Improvement Association(BIA) is hosting the first annualBlyth Buskerfest on the village’smain street.Queen Street will be closed fromKing Street to Drummond Street onJuly 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Theevent will feature live music, foodand local shopping for not only the visitors of Campvention; a largecamping event held at a differentcamp ground each year; but will alsobe open to the public.Deputy-Reeve David Riach brought the event to council’sattention during their July 3 meetingand requested that, since the eventfeatured vendors, council shouldwaive the typical $200 fee that street
vendors have to pay.
Deputy-Clerk Kathy Adams
explained that the $200 fee is part of
the hawkers and peddlers fee.
“The fee is to be fair to our
downtown merchants who are
paying to run a business and be a
permanent part of the community,”
she said. “We charge people for
being on the main street and having
a mobile cart or a tent to make it fair
all around.”
Adams said that, in this case, the
fee could be waived because the
BIA, which represents many
downtown businesses, are in support
of it.
“This would be like if I moved my
business up town, but put it in a tent,
there would be a $200 charge for me
to do that,” Riach explained. “It
would also apply to people selling
food, but we have that too.”
Riach explained that the BIA
would be reviewing all the vendors
for the event and would have final
say in whether they would be
involved or not. Typically those
questions would be brought to
council through the $200 permit,
however Riach said that the BIA
would be acting as a committee of
council to reduce the work created
for council.
For more information about
Campvention or the Buskerfest,
contact a BIA member or the
township at 519-357-3550.
By Denny ScottThe Citizen
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night.
Campbell, respond to a question by
Councillor Bernie Bailey, stated that
Wingham had a similar yard but had
closed it due to similar situations.
The compost pile will remain
open, according to Campbell,
because it’s easy to load and doesn’t
pose problems unless people “start
messing around there.”
Deputy-Reeve David Riach stated
that he agreed with closing the limbs
section, but was concerned people
would just put their limbs into the
compost section should it remain
open.
Campbell explained that if council
approved the closure, it would be
indicated through signage and
cameras, currently there, would be
refocused to deal solely with the
compost pit.
Unfortunately, while the cameras
caught the setting of the last fire,
Campbell said that the arsons
evaded detection.
“We can see them feeding it with
gasoline, and the camera followed
the flames as they ran away from it,”
he said. “If they had turned their
faces to the camera, we would have
had them.”
Campbell assauged council’s
concerns regarding limbs at the
landfill sites being a concern for the
Ministry of the Environment by
saying it would actually be a
preferable situation since there will
be less work involved now with the
site.
Council approved the closure of
the location and Councillor Archie
McGowan suggested that Campbell
notify Blyth ratepayers either
through a tax bill or a mailer.
The incidents at the Blyth site are
believed to be part of a rash of arsons
that the Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) have linked to two firestarters
in their early teenage years.
Both males are described as being
approximately 5’6” in height with
average builds.
The duo is believed to be
responsible for a fire on July 3 that
did severe damage to a parked
Dodge Durango. The blaze was put
out by paramedics at the scene.
Anyone with information
regarding these incidents should
contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122
or 519-524-8314.
Tips can also be given to Crime
Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-
222-8477 and could result in those
providing the information receiving
a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Limb, auto fires may be connected: OPP
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events are private to the
Campvention members while others
are open to the public at large.
“They have activities for every age
group,” Goodall said. “They have... a
Teen Queen Pageant, a luncheon for
the Red Hat Ladies and more. There
really is something for everyone.”
Other events, for adults, include a
national horseshoe competition, a
national volleyball contest and a
washer-toss competition.
Younger campers can take part in
educational sessions to help them
become the next generation of
Campvention attendees and also get
to take part in large campfires.
The campground becomes its own
contained community featuring a
commercial district, a church service
and special activities throughout the
week.
A pageant to name the top Teen
Queen of the event will be held.
The campers will also hold an
open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on
Sunday, July 15 to show people how
exciting and distinctive their
activities are.
One unique addition to the
Campvention calender this year
actually came as a result of the Blyth
Business Improvement Association
(BIA) wanting to mark the occasion
of Campvention with the first annual
Blyth Buskerfest.
The BIA will be closing off a
section of Blyth’s main street on
Saturday, July 14 to welcome
artisans and artists as music, food
and goods are peddled on Queen
Street in Blyth.
Campvention is run by the Family
Campers and RVers (FCRV) and is
one of several events on their annual
calender.
For more information about
Campvention, including a schedule
of events and information on joining
the FCRV, check out their website at
fcrv.org
Campvention boasts something for all
I’ve had it with these snakes...
Stephanie Koetsier, left, and Brooklyn Ward weren’t scared of the giant snake on their
shoulders since they resemble a jungle cat and an evil clown, respectively. The two of them
got hands-on and up-close with a plethora of reptiles as part of the final Grey Central Public
School community celebration on June 21. (Denny Scott photo)
Continued from page 3
plan is to build homes in all major
centres. Many children benefit with
better housing. A family buys the
house for a fair market value. There
is no down payment, no interest on
the mortgage. The family is required
to put 500 hours of sweat equity
before they can take ownership. The
mortgage payments go towards the
next home to be built and hopefully
two homes.
The next hymn, “Would You
Bless Our Homes” was sung
followed by the receiving of the
offering, offering hymn, “What Can
I Do”, the offertory prayer, prayers
for the people and the singing of
The Lord’s Prayer.
The last hymn, “Take My Life and
Let It Be” was followed
by the commissioning and
benedictions and the singing of the
response.
The take-away thought for the day
was, “There are always two sides
to the story and leading with
compassion is the faithful way to
listen.”
Everyone was invited for coffee
and fellowship at the conclusion of
the service.
Habitat doesn’t donate homes, sells them
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
PESTICIDE USE
County of Huron
Huron County intends to control noxious weeds along the following County roadsides
under their jurisdiction:
The Following County Road Sides South of Highway 8
• Cut Line Road (Co.Rd.18), Bayfi eld Road (Co. Rd. 13), Mill Road (Co.Rd.3), Staffa
Road (Co. Rd. 32), Kippen Road (Co.Rd.12) South of Highway 8, Zurich-Hensall
Road (Co.Rd.84), Dashwood Road and Thames Road ( Co. Rd. 83) and Perth Line 20
West of Highway 23, Kirkton Road (Co. Rd. 6), Crediton Road (Co. Rd. 10), Mount
Carmel Road (Co. Rd. 5) Parr Line (Co. Rd. 31), Goshen Line (Co Rd.2), Bronson
Line (Co. Rd.2), Grand Bend Line (Co.Rd.81), Airport Line (Co. Rd. 21), Hern Line
(Co. Rd. 11).
Anyone not wishing to have the roadside adjacent to their property treated
for noxious weeds should contact Joe Kenda at the Zurich Patrol Yard
519-236-4006.
And The Following County Road Sides North of Highway 8
• Blyth Road (Co.Rd.25) from Blyth to Perth Road 174, London Road (Co.Rd.4) from
Blyth to Gilmour Line, Newry Road (Co.Rd.16), Amberley Road, (Co.Rd.86) from
Co.Rd. 4 to Perth Road 172, Brussels Line (Co Rd.12) from Walton to Belmore, Mc-
Naught Line, Ethel Line and, Molesworth Line (Co.Rd.19), Perth Rd.178 (Co.Rd.34),
Fordwich Line (Co.Rd.30), Harriston Road (Co.Rd.87), Gorrie Line and McIntosh
Line (Co.Rd.28), Belmore Line (Co.Rd.12), Howick-Turnberry Rd. (Co.Rd.7).
Anyone not wishing to have the roadside adjacent to their property treated for
noxious weeds should contact Jim Middegaal at the Wroxeter Patrol Yard
519-335-3531
Note: It is the responsibility of the property owner requesting no spray to contact the
County of Huron each calendar year prior to the application of weed spray. Property
owners requesting no spray will be responsible for all noxious weeds on the road al-
lowance adjacent to their property.
The County will be using one or a combination of the following pesticides. Clearview
Reg.#29752,Active Ingredients Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid. Or Escort
Reg.#23005 Active ingredient Metsulfuron-Methyl and Overdrive Reg.#30065 Ac-
tive ingredient Difl ufenzopyr and Dicamba, or Turboprop Reg.#27967 Active ingredi-
ent Dichlorprop and 2,4-D. Under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)Milestone
which contains the active ingredient Aminopyralid, PCP Registration Number 28517
and 2,4-D Amine 600 Liquid Herbicide which contains the active ingredient 2,4-D
present as dimethylamine salt, PCP Registration Number 14726 under the Pest Con-
trol Products Act. (Canada).
Commencing May 24, 2012 weather permitting and ending July 30, 2012
For information call:
Mike Alcock
County of Huron
Public Works Department
1-888-524-8394 ext. 3504
DeAngelo Brothers
1-888-853-9333or